Side-by-side
Lancaster vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Lancaster, CA53 | Washington, DC54 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 54 |
| Affordability | 75 | 64 |
| Housing | 42 | 35 |
| Jobs | 12 | 7 |
| Safety | 40 | 51 |
| Climate | 88 | 100 |
| Amenities | 64 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,446 | $4,691 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,379 | $2,015 |
| Median home value | $409,100 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $76,083 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| Population | 170K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 98° / 31° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 319 | 214 |